TOR KENWARD Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2014

The 2014 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a sensational effort from Tor Kenward and winemaker Jeff Ames. The Cabernet Sauvignon was selected predominately from the Melanson Vineyard along with To Kalon, Tierra Roja, Cimarossa, Herb Lamb, and Vine Hill Ranch. This Cabernet impresses from the instant the cork is pulled, as it begins to open with simply gorgeous characteristics of ripe dark currants and fresh blackberries along with sweet spices, graphite, pencil shavings, spring floral and hints of anise, which all come together to form the seductive aromatics. On the palate this is beautifully structured with a gorgeous round, seamless texture backed by a core of ripe fruits. This continues to impress with is wonderful overall balance and focus as it expands gracefully on to the long, polished finish. Today, this is already showing extremely well, however there is a also a long, promising future ahead for this outstanding wine. (Best 2017-2030) - January, 2017 (JD)